tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62704166550818475902024-03-13T17:54:31.534-04:00the modern courtierAJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-60435952854026155062010-07-25T21:46:00.001-04:002010-07-25T21:49:49.916-04:00updating this blog is still a chore.I feel like this blog has been a big influence of my life. As wonderful as it has been, I have found myself not wanting to post, but doing it as a chore. Instead of dragging it out, I will just end this blog here. School will be much more difficult this year as well, and when it starts posts will be even more infrequent. Also, I am using my computer more than I should, and I am going to try to beAJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-11562900308920860582010-07-10T13:24:00.002-04:002010-07-10T13:24:40.685-04:00going out of townDon't expect posts until after the 23rd! I'll be traveling.AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-59421746567496089742010-07-10T13:20:00.001-04:002010-07-10T13:20:31.380-04:00nike world cup installationThis figure in the Carlton Center in Johannesburg was created by Nike out of soccer balls. It's 21 meters tall and incorporates 5,500 balls! Now that the World Cup is over the balls will be donated to local community programs.
(via NOTCOT)AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-12713978163734584942010-07-10T12:58:00.000-04:002010-07-10T12:58:59.482-04:00rado centrix jubiléI'm not one to like gaudy watches. That's why I have to say this is one of my favorites. Rado is releasing the Centrix in a variety of styles, but my favorite is the jubilé. As the name states, it "expresses the circle in its purest form." This particular model features six diamonds set into the glossy black dial, with sapphire crystal glass. link
(via SwipeLife)AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-3778513466735460262010-07-07T10:14:00.001-04:002010-07-07T12:16:48.154-04:00the elysianThe Elysian in Chicago is beautiful and refined. It's just what the name states: welcoming, relaxing, luxurious. Those busts in the lobby are amazing, too. There are two restaurants, casual and formal. There is also a pool, along with the spa on the same level. All of the bathrooms are white marble with soaking tubs and LCD TVs set behind the mirrors. The beds are adorned with 460 thread-count AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-18108589454630561812010-07-06T12:59:00.000-04:002010-07-06T12:59:54.921-04:00nouveau magasin apple en parisThis is why we love Apple. Not only because they deliver powerful, easy to use, and beautiful products. But because they don't stop until they can get as close to perfection as possible. They have an eye for design, a wow factor, something no other company has. They aren't cold or sterile, and the staff are (usually) friendly and helpful. When was the last time you saw a Dell store that looked AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-28627066082865627422010-07-04T22:01:00.001-04:002010-07-04T22:10:56.551-04:00borderline vaseThe Borderline Vase is made of ceramic, and can clamp onto any shelf or table. It's very industrial, very minimal with the superb functionality and honesty. linkAJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-19493735745643356842010-07-03T18:38:00.006-04:002010-07-03T18:44:59.128-04:00toshiba's attempt at a tablet... the ipad isn't so bad This is the Libretto, obviously an attempt to compete with the iPad. It's just a concept but is scheduled to be released before Christmas. Except there is a problem.
People criticize the iPad as just being a giant iPhone, which is pretty much true. What they don't want to acknowledge though, is that the iPhone OS is a great touchscreen operating system, probably the best AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-32335773644815709602010-07-02T21:39:00.001-04:002010-07-02T21:58:58.877-04:00davone rayThese designer speakers resemble the iconic Eames chair. Davone makes the speakers with the best quality materials that so they produce great quality sound. They look great too, a nice warm alternative to Bang & Olufsen. link\6000
via GizmodoAJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-37598777419899319022010-07-02T09:31:00.008-04:002010-07-02T10:28:49.323-04:00cooking dinnerThis is not your usual cooking video. There is great camera angles, straightforward recipes, and old French music playing in the background. The meal is a simple but elegant duck breast, roast potatoes, and salad with lemon and olive oil. By William Hereford. (You can watch it in HD is you click "vimeo".AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-50013944852387579262010-07-01T17:52:00.002-04:002010-07-20T08:04:18.783-04:00tip: easily send pdfs to ibooksThis quick little tip will have you syncing PDFs with iBooks in no time. Hassle free.
1. Find your iTunes folder (~Music> iTunes)
2. Right click the iTunes folder and click "Make Alias"
3. Name the alias "Save PDF to iTunes"
4. Open a new finder window and navigate to the "PDF Services" folder (~Library> PDF Services) If there isn't one there, simply create one with that exact name.
5. DragAJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-34213850493616977132010-07-01T08:37:00.003-04:002010-07-01T08:45:01.987-04:00holga dThis minimal camera is not for sale and might not ever be. It was designed by Saikat Biswas, inspired by the vintage Holgas. It features an intentional lack of features; a departure from the digital trend. The camera is digital, there is an SD card that needs to be inserted near the batteries. Just like in the good ol' days, you have to wait to see what your pictures will look like, creating a "AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-75637377928216051062010-06-30T21:51:00.001-04:002010-06-30T21:53:07.745-04:00harrier & jaguar
Harrier and Jaguar 2010 by Fiona Banner.
Showing at Tate Britain, 28 June 2010 – 3 January 2011.
via iainclaridge.netAJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-84836829380451448772010-06-30T21:47:00.000-04:002010-06-30T21:47:21.016-04:00carre hThe Carre H is a collaboration with Hermès and architect Marc Berthier. The shape is a classic, the minimality is contemporary, and the detailed center resembles a computer chip. For me at least. This is a superbly beautiful watch. The restraint and detail is evident and the quality of the materials is understated. The case is gunmetal titanium and the glass is (predictably) sapphire. It's AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-73693102153593962602010-06-30T21:29:00.000-04:002010-06-30T21:29:48.186-04:00apple of my eyeThis video has been completely shot and edited on the iPhone 4, by Majek Pictures.AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-51408907203217946652010-06-30T11:48:00.000-04:002010-06-30T11:48:26.509-04:00blazon gleam pendantWith a lot of these modern pendants you really need to have a cool looking lightbulb for it to have a nice effect. I like this copper one from Anthropologie. link\100AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-86609237906588426992010-06-29T23:03:00.001-04:002010-06-30T13:38:33.360-04:00magritteI love this sticker by Hu2 for the MacBooks. It's so clever! I'm not the type of person to put a sticker on mine, but I just adore this. link\£20AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-73402574378219464642010-06-29T18:37:00.000-04:002010-06-29T18:37:02.256-04:00v lockThe V Lock is a concept designed by Junjie Zhang. The way it works is simple: the "V" shaped design helps guide your key into the hole without effort. Simply brilliant. Why has it taken so long for an idea like this to surface?
via Yanko DesignAJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-22471261971171613292010-06-29T11:32:00.001-04:002010-06-29T11:35:03.096-04:00truncheon lamp
The Truncheon lamps have been designed by New York's Commonwealth for the furniture manufacturer Mattermade. There is a precise scalloped texture on the wooden part of the lamp as part of an advanced digital procedure. The wood is your choice of Maple or Walnut and the base is either bronze or HydroCal. There is a task light and suspended light for sale, and they come fitted with energy-saving AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-78906169869517455062010-06-27T16:13:00.000-04:002010-06-27T16:13:23.981-04:002010 porsche cayenne
The new Porsche Cayenne looks really great, and from the side it vaguely resembles a Tiguan. It weighs 400 pounds less than the previous model! It goes 0-62 in less tine than the Boxter (about 4.5 seconds). The new interior looks great, it fits in with the Panamera now. There is also a hybrid version available. linkAJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-13882287211461602652010-06-25T15:17:00.000-04:002010-06-25T15:17:57.951-04:00marina bay sands skyparkThe Sands SkyPark rests 200 meters above Singapore. The deck is equivalent to the length of the Eiffel Tower laid on its side, and it can hold up to 3,900 visitors at a time. There is a 150-meter infinity pool, bar, and over 500 different species of wild life. The Marina Bay Sands Hotel can be found here also.AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-45630905988330414232010-06-24T15:56:00.000-04:002010-06-24T15:56:15.683-04:00(via The Sartorialist)AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-6714973751042063192010-06-24T15:03:00.000-04:002010-06-24T15:03:43.095-04:00christian wooChristian Woo's pieces are hand made with sustainable harvested wood, hand rubbed with oil stains. The quality of the pieces are really amazing. I don't know wether it's art or furniture. This is a dresser from the Covert Collection that will officially launch at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-9745942617895054642010-06-23T16:04:00.001-04:002010-06-23T16:06:45.863-04:00the visual diary of keith wattsThe Visual Diary of Keith Watts is a website of great everyday sketches.AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270416655081847590.post-83909206676352995992010-06-23T11:22:00.000-04:002010-06-23T11:22:36.328-04:00pull by e27
I really like the form factor of these honey-comb looking lamps, designed by the Dutch firm e27. The base is laser-etched stainless steel that's been stretched out. The result is a beautifully overpriced lamp. It's available directly from their store, in floor and table models. link\1200AJ812http://www.blogger.com/profile/05612223068639726971noreply@blogger.com0